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by Bradmclaren
Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:55 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux no 4x4 working
Replies: 4
Views: 876

Hilux no 4x4 working

Hi all. My toyota hilux 2006 4x4 2.5 d4d is giving me grey hairs. So a bit of history leading to this find. February the vehicle went in for a flashing 4x4 light (the little one with the wheels turned). 4x4 was still working even with this flashing light story. Got it back light was off. Was told a ...
by Bradmclaren
Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Shackle Bushes --Poly or Rubber ?
Replies: 28
Views: 6635

Re: Shackle Bushes --Poly or Rubber ?

Thank you
by Bradmclaren
Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Shackle Bushes --Poly or Rubber ?
Replies: 28
Views: 6635

Re: Shackle Bushes --Poly or Rubber ?

Hope someone can help. Sorry for hijacking this post. Where can I get these poly bushes?
Thanks guys
by Bradmclaren
Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Electrical wire help
Replies: 4
Views: 1228

Re: Electrical wire help

Thanks mud dog will check it out.
by Bradmclaren
Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Electrical wire help
Replies: 4
Views: 1228

Re: Electrical wire help

Unfortunately pic won't load
by Bradmclaren
Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Electrical wire help
Replies: 4
Views: 1228

Electrical wire help

Good after moon all. Hope all is well. Please could anyone help me with this connector. It's from a 2015 hilux electric mirror with indicator I need to know what each colour wire is for as I have to run new cables for these mirrors to work. Blue Red/silver dot White/silver dot Green Yelow I will att...
by Bradmclaren
Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:06 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Modification of hilux
Replies: 3
Views: 3141

Re: Modification of hilux

Thanks for the response.
I found the other post and also been asking questions there. Seems like all is a go.

Thank you again for response
by Bradmclaren
Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux Vigo Cosmetic Query
Replies: 9
Views: 2694

Re: Hilux Vigo Cosmetic Query

Looking good.

So by me replacing the whole front end...
Both fenders
Both headlights
Grill
Cradle
Bonnet
Not doing bumper as I'm fitting a replacement.

What all else should I replace in the front.

I am doing the tail light's and mirrors at the same time.

Thank you
by Bradmclaren
Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:59 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux Vigo Cosmetic Query
Replies: 9
Views: 2694

Re: Hilux Vigo Cosmetic Query

Hello..
I would like to know If you came right changing these parts. I'm myself looking at doing it.
by Bradmclaren
Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Modification of hilux
Replies: 3
Views: 3141

Modification of hilux

Morning all Please move post if it's in the wrong area. Looking for some advice. I have a 2006 hilux that has been in a front end smash. I also have a 45 that was in a rear end but has no motor. The damage on the cab of the 45 is way worse that the 2006. My question if I was to take the Bonnet Both ...
by Bradmclaren
Tue Jun 06, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Electrical help
Replies: 3
Views: 1306

Re: Electrical help

Haha my bad. Didn't see that it didn't upload. Should be there now.😂
by Bradmclaren
Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:27 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Electrical help
Replies: 3
Views: 1306

Electrical help

2017-06-06 13.31.10.jpg Howzit all. Needing some help. Can anyone tell me what the plugs circled are?? This radio is out of a hilux 2012-2014 I'm not sure. It was given to me. I fitted my original 2009 plugs to the (not circled ) plugs and it works perfectly except for the usb, bluetooth mic, rear ...
by Bradmclaren
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: hilux 1999 5L to kzte
Replies: 5
Views: 2051

Re: hilux 1999 5L to kzte

thanks for the info, all is needed, will make a plate
by Bradmclaren
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:45 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: hilux 1999 5L to kzte
Replies: 5
Views: 2051

hilux 1999 5L to kzte

hi everyone, been a while since I was last on this forum. i have a 1999 hilux 3.0D and i purchased a 3.0KZTE motor, long story short, 5L motor is out, we now hitting all the problems, kzte motor flywheel is much wider and bigger than the 5L so will need a bellhousing or adapter, where do i get one? ...
by Bradmclaren
Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: Useful Articles
Topic: ARB Bumper indicators?????
Replies: 3
Views: 2090

ARB Bumper indicators?????

hi guys, today i spotted that my arb bumper's indicators where cracked from the past weekends 4x4ing in the transkie. shopped around today and most original vehicle indicators fit, but they bladdy expensive. i went past our local auto-styling motor shop and found that golf mk1 indicators fit perfect...
by Bradmclaren
Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: santa maria 2009
Replies: 6
Views: 2494

Re: santa maria 2009

we will be there in Jan
whats the road like now through the elephant reserve. was last there in 2008.
by Bradmclaren
Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: conversion please help.
Replies: 2
Views: 947

conversion please help.

hi guys, iv decided to go wait and view my options instead of rushing into the 2.5d4d conversion, whats the cancers of anyone knowing what to do and where i can have it done in relation of converting my toyota 3000D hilux into a 3l turbo? iv been told that the right way it to have thr pistons change...
by Bradmclaren
Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: engine replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1053

Re: engine replacement

hi Allan

with changing diff ratios will we need to change ratios in the front for the 4x4?

where will we get the parts to change ratios?

thanks
by Bradmclaren
Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:06 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: PLEASE HELP DIFF LOCK NOT WORKING
Replies: 3
Views: 1160

Re: PLEASE HELP DIFF LOCK NOT WORKING

hi guys thanks for the help. peiter we looked at your option today and it ingauged but didnt disengauge when turning sharp right and left. again we took the electrionc motor off (not pump, my mistake) and checked to see if the motor workd when off the rear end of the diff and it doesnt. i will have ...
by Bradmclaren
Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: engine replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1053

engine replacement

hi everyone please help i have a 1999 hilux 3L D 4x4 needing some info on doing a complete engine swop i am wanting to put in a 2010 2.5 D4D motor in. i have the loom and control box. we will make necessary mount mods, but will the gearbox be fine to run the engine properly? will there be any other ...
by Bradmclaren
Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: PLEASE HELP DIFF LOCK NOT WORKING
Replies: 3
Views: 1160

PLEASE HELP DIFF LOCK NOT WORKING

hi, can anyone please help? i have a 1999 hilux 3L D 4x4, 2 weeks after buying it we went to transkei and the diff literally snapped while leaving Port St Johns. from there the hilux hasn't stopped giving problems. the diff was fixed by a diff specialist and said that all is well. 2 weeks later, we ...

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